Local Environmental Services NVQ Certificate Level 2

Course review:

This qualification is designed for learners who are working in the environmental or amenity/horticultural services sector. It provides a means of accreditation for those whose roles cover from cleaning and amenity horticulture to maintenance. Learners are offered the opportunity to
develop skills and knowledge required to prove competence at work.

Learners will select from the below units to create a suitable collection of units that will enable them to demonstrate their competence and job role. The portfolio is then assessed.
Mandatory Suite A
Reduce Risks to Health and Safety in the Workplace
Communicate Effectively in the Workplace
Develop Yourself in the Job Role
Optional Suite B
Work with Others and Follow Reporting Procedures
Work Individually and Follow Reporting Procedures in a Cleaning Environment

Optional Suite C
Clean and Maintain Internal Surfaces and Areas
Clean and Maintain External Surfaces and Areas
Deal with Routine Waste
Clean Washrooms and Replenish Supplies
Clean High Risk Areas
Clean Confined Spaces
Clean Food Areas
Deal with Non-Routine Waste
Carry Out Maintenance and Minor Repairs
Perform Street Cleansing Manually
Perform Street Cleansing Mechanically
Work Safely at Heights

Optional Suite D
Prepare and Operate a Tractor and Attachments
Construct and Maintain Boundaries
Construct and Maintain Paths
Repair and Maintain Structures or Surfac
Prepare and Construct New Structures or Surfaces
Transplant Large Root-Balled Plants
Maintaining Plants Outdoors
Prepare and Apply Pesticides
Design Landscape Areas and Specify Materials and Components
Clearing Horticultural and Landscaping Sites*
Levelling and Preparing Sites for Landscaping
Preparing Ground for Seeding and Planting*
Establishing Plants or Seeds in Soil*
Identify the Health and Maintain the Conditionof General Amenity Turf
Establish Decorative Amenity Areas
Maintain the Appearance of Decorative Amenity Areas
Maintain the Health of Sports Turf*
Maintain the Condition of Sports Turf Surfaces
Renovate and Repair Sports Turf Surfaces
Preparing and Transporting Plants and Resources
Installing Drainage Systems
Maintain Drainage Systems
Maintain and Develop Decorative Horticultural Features
Set and Mark Out Landscape Sites to Establish Grassed and Planted Areas*
Evaluate Ground and Environmental Conditions to Establish Grassed and Planted Areas